Here are the patch notes for the latest game update and some additional Information such as Commendation changes.

Highlights

New performance optimizations! Made multiple improvements targeting graphics, framerate, and load times. See below for details!

Bounty Contract Week Returns! Speak with a Bounty Brokers Association representative on either Fleet to get lucrative contracts to hunt dangerous criminals hiding across the galaxy! The event begins September 22nd at 04:00 PST/12:00 GMT and ends September 29th at 04:00 PST/12:00 GMT.

General

Made multiple performance optimizations across the game. The effects of these improvements will depend on settings, computer specifications, and your location in-game:

Improved anti-aliasing to give better performance on Medium settings and better overall image quality on Very High settings.

Environment rendering has been given a subtle contrast boost.

Character rendering has been adjusted so that characters are more obvious and stand out a bit more against the background.

Improved rendering performance of shadows.

Improved rendering performance of grass and other foliage.

Improved area load times, as well as made general performance and memory improvements.

Made framerate improvements, especially when in a large group of characters.

The Gree Hypergate Rest and Recharge item can no longer be used during Warzones.

The Selkath Console Decoration has been reverted to its proper appearance.

The Sensor Console: X1-74 Decoration now has collision as intended.

Fixed textures that were not fully rendering in the Korriban Incursion Flashpoint.

Missions + NPCs

The Imperial Commando and Soldier now attack after speaking with Master Gauralt during the Mission “A Presence on Ziost.”

I wanted to let you know about what changes are coming to Commendations in Fallen Empire, this way you can plan accordingly. Simply put, only the names of some existing Commendations are changing. There are no conversion rates or anything this time around.